Durham County Library is presenting the Dog Days of Summer Hot Dog Crawl. Eat local Durham hot dogs for a chance to win a 4-pack of Durham Bulls tickets. The Hot Dog Crawl takes place from Monday, June 26, through Saturday, August 5, 2023. Pick up a Hot Dog tracker from the South Regional Library, 4505 S Alston Avenue, Durham, NC, or by emailing Sara Gibson at sgibson@dconc.gov to receive … [Read more...] about Durham Hot Dog Crawl: Eat local hot dogs for a chance to win Durham Bulls tickets
Even more free and cheap stuff to do
Tobacco Road Tours
Tobacco Road Tours is offering free walking tours in Raleigh and Durham every weekend. These tours are 90 minutes long. Registration is required. Although they are free, tips are accepted and appreciated. $15 or $20 per adult is a typical tip. They also offer reasonably priced ghost tours. If you have questions about anything, including the tour's safety measures during this time, please … [Read more...] about Tobacco Road Tours
Play Ball Weekend with the Mudcats — free event for kids June 10
The Carolina Mudcats are hosting Play Ball Weekend, a free event for kids ages 6-12 on Saturday, June 10, 2023, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. It takes place at Five County Stadium, 1501 NC-39, Zebulon, NC. Kids will get to take batting practice and practicing their fielding skills on the field. All LeagueApps registrants will receive a complimentary subscription for MLB.TV and MiLB.TV after Play … [Read more...] about Play Ball Weekend with the Mudcats — free event for kids June 10
The Durham Art Parade — create art and be in the parade!
The Durham Art Parade is a free event taking place Saturday, June 10, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. It will start and end at the Scrap Exchange parking lot at The Shoppes at Lakewood, 2050 Chapel Hill Road, Durham, NC. The route is 1.7 miles long. Anyone can participate in the parade, but please register. The parade procession welcomes: If you would like to perform (in a non-mobile way) … [Read more...] about The Durham Art Parade — create art and be in the parade!
TheatreFEST at NC State June 1-18
TheatreFEST 2023 is a hub for summer theatre at NC State and Raleigh. It takes place from June 1 to 18, 2023, and includes both free and ticketed events. All the events are listed below, with the free ones highlighted. Holmes and WatsonJune 1 to 4 and June 8 to 11, 2023Various timesTitmus Theatre in Frank Thompson Hall on NCSU Campus2241 Dunn Avenue, Raleigh, NCPrices vary Sherlock Holmes is … [Read more...] about TheatreFEST at NC State June 1-18
Mythic Brewing, Zebulon
Mythic Brewing at Zebulon is one of the three locations of Mythic Brewing in North Carolina. You'll find it at 106 W Horton Street, Suite 2, Zebulon, North Carolina. You'll find its events on its Facebook page. Upcoming Events Check back soon. Recurring Events Check back soon. … [Read more...] about Mythic Brewing, Zebulon
Beach Bash at A.D. Clark Outdoor Pool in Chapel Hill
Celebrate the end the school year and the beginning of summer at a Beach Bash at A.D. Clark Outdoor Pool at Hargraves Center, 216 N Roberson Street, Chapel Hill, NC. The free event takes place on Friday, June 9, 2023, from 4 to 8 p.m. Enjoy an evening of swimming, live music and snacks. … [Read more...] about Beach Bash at A.D. Clark Outdoor Pool in Chapel Hill
Granville County Juneteenth Freedom Day
Celebrate Juneteenth with Granville County Libraries on Saturday, June 17, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The celebration takes place at Thornton Library 210 Main Street, Oxford, NC. The free celebration includes: … [Read more...] about Granville County Juneteenth Freedom Day
City of Raleigh Juneteenth Historical Open Mic Celebration at Carolina Pines Park
Raleigh Parks and City of Raleigh's Equity and Inclusion Department are partnering to present The Original City of Raleigh Juneteenth Historical Open Mic Celebration on the Lawn. This event, which is sponsored by the Raleigh Human Relations Commission, takes place Friday, June 16, 2023, from 8 to 10 p.m., at Carolina Pines Park, 2305 Lake Wheeler Road, Raleigh, NC. "Doors" open at 7 … [Read more...] about City of Raleigh Juneteenth Historical Open Mic Celebration at Carolina Pines Park
Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams: Free scoops June 5
Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams is hosting a Hello Summer Party on Monday, June 5, 2023, from 7 to 10 p.m. During this time, Jeni's Splendid Rewards members will get a free scoop. In addition, the first 25 people in line will get free swag bags. Make sure to download the new Jeni's app and become a Rewards members so that you can get the free scoop. The free scoop is available at participating … [Read more...] about Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams: Free scoops June 5
